Bursting from the streets to the radio one playlist, picking up plaudits fr… Read Full Bio ↴Bursting from the streets to the radio one playlist, picking up plaudits from Clashmusic, Billboard and a number of international music blogs along the way Glass Caves have built a following across the North of England busking from city to city.

Glass Caves fuse agitated rhythms and yo-yoing guitars with vocal harmonies that splinter then soar through their songs. The band draw from a number of classic international influences and put them through a very British filter resulting in a perfectly formed morsels of ballsy alt-rock.

Out Of Control
Glass Caves Lyrics

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Oooohh
Oooohh

I've been defeated by my head it seems
Cause now you have to go away
Thought this was meant to be
It's tough, things don't always go the way we plan

There's no need
Things are so out of control
Oh Oh

Tell me you love me
I want more
Tell me you love me
I want more

Oh Oh

I've been thinking about my dreams
Are they gonna go away
Run away, dream of me

Track em' where it goes
We plan

But there's no need
Things are so out of control
Oh Oh
Tell me you love me
I want more
Tell me you love me
I want more

I'm guilty, I know
This is out of my control
Tell me you love me
I want more
Oh Oh

Tell me you love me
I want more
Tell me you love me
I want more

I'm guilty, I know
This is out of my control
Tell me you love me
I want more

I'm guilty, I know
This is out of my control

Tell me you love me
I want more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Glass Caves's song Out of Control portray a sense of confusion, loss and guilt. The singer of the song is defeated by their own mind as things seem to be getting out of control. The line "now you have to go away, thought this was meant to be" hints at a relationship that has fallen apart despite high hopes for it. The singer is left feeling like their dreams are slipping away from them and they are unable to keep track of where things are going. This overwhelming sense of powerlessness is reflected in the repetitive lines "things are so out of control", which also highlights the desperate need for someone to reassure them of their love.

The main theme of the song is the search for love and validation in a world where things may not always go as planned. The singer wants more than simply hearing the words "I love you"; they want to feel that love and truly believe it. However, they are unable to control their own thoughts and emotions, leading them to feel guilty for their inability to keep the relationship or their dreams from slipping away. Despite the hopelessness portrayed throughout the song, the repeated chorus of "tell me you love me, I want more" shows a willingness to keep fighting and searching for the love and validation they need to feel in control of their life.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been defeated by my head it seems
I'm feeling defeated by my own thoughts and emotions

Cause now you have to go away
You're leaving me and it's causing me distress

Thought this was meant to be
I believed that we were meant to be together

It's tough, things don't always go the way we plan
Life can be difficult and things don't always work out as we expect

There's no need
There's no reason to worry or stress out

Things are so out of control
Things are chaotic and unpredictable

Tell me you love me
Express your love and affection towards me

I want more
I desire more of your love and attention

I've been thinking about my dreams
I've been contemplating my future aspirations

Are they gonna go away
Am I going to lose sight of my dreams

Run away, dream of me
Escape from reality and envision me in your thoughts